Ponsampère, Midi-Pyrénées, Address available on request

This unique property, originally dating back to 1789, is a rare gem and would be perfect for someone seeking to be closer to nature and principles of permaculture. Tucked away at the end of a country lane, this property comes with nearly 4.5 hectares of land woodland fields willow grove fruit and nut trees vegetable beds outbuildings. The property is self sufficient for water, with a natural spring source of water (surrounding fields do not use chemicals or pesticides) and also a bore hole (11 metres deep). Solar panels produce electricity which is sold to Edf, reducing the monthly bill but also generating revenue every year. Fibre optic is already installed for internet connection. The property consists of a farmhouse (1850s), barn/annex (1789) for friends, workshops and outbuildings. 

The main house was originally built around the 1850s and consists of : kitchen with wood burning stove living room with wood burner 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, Wc utility area service corridor. The barn/guest lodge was originally built in 1789 and has open plan kitchen/dining room with wood burner, original fireplace and salt pit for meat open plan living area and bedroom on first floor. There are also 2 workshops at the end of the barn in addition to other outbuildings around the land. Although situated in an incredibly quiet and private location, the house is only 10 minutes to town (Mirande) and 40 minutes to Auch for motorway links and train station. Airports: Tarbes 45 minutes Toulouse 80 minutes.


The dwelling comprises of -

GROUND Floor

Entrance Hall (8m²) with staircase to first floor

LIVING Room (23m²) with fireplace and wood burner

KITCHEN (23m²) with fitted kitchen and woodburner/cooker

PANTRY (7m²)

UTILITY Room (3.5m²) with door to garden

CORRIDOR (3.5m²) 

Bathroom (3.5m²) with shower, sink, bidet, towel rail

WC (1.5m²)

FIRST Floor

Landing (4m²) stairs to bathroom

BEDROOM 1 (24m²) wooden floor boards

BATHROOM (6.5m²) bath, sink, toilet, wooden floor boards

BEDROOM 2 (25m²) double aspect, door to roof terrace, fireplace, wooden floor boards

BEDROOM 3/Office (6m²)

BARN Annex 1789 

Kitchen/Dining open plan (47m²) open fireplace, traditional tile floor laid renovated using traditional methods, original stone sink double sink, saliere (original salting pit)

FIRST Floor Bedroom/Living (46.5m²) wooden floor boards, exposed beams 

Store Room (27m²) wooden floor boards, could be renovated into bathroom or bedroom

WORKSHOP 1 (20m²)

WORKSHOP 2 (36m²) double height

OUTBUILDINGS & Garden

Wood Store/Covered Storage (110m²)

PUMP House for spring water

POND 

Bore Hole 11 metres deep

2 Field SHELTERS

Collection of fruit and nut trees, several varieties so harvest at different times

Willow grove, several varieties

OTHER FEATURES


The property is connected to mains electricity, internet (fibre optic) and telephone. 

Heating wood burner connected to radiators.

DRAINAGE there is a septic tank for the property which does not conform to current regulations.

AMENITIES

10 minutes to Mirande for local shopping/bar/restaurants


40 minutes to Auch (hospital, train station)


AIRPORTS 45 minutes Tarbes 80 minutes to Toulouse


90 minutes for ski resorts and the Pyrenees


2 hours from Atlantic coast